Car bomb explodes in Colombia shortly after president takes office

Cali - 09.08.2026: One day after the inauguration of Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella, a car bomb exploded in the southwest of the country. According to the army, the vehicle loaded with explosives detonated at a toll station on the Pan-American Highway on Saturday. Two security personnel deployed there were slightly injured. Investigations into the perpetrators and those who ordered the attack are ongoing.The scene of the attack is located on an important transport route between the departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca. The Pan-American Highway connects ...